Wive's Tales and Farmer's Almanac stuff

[Arc Lite]

We are being overwhelmed with ladybugs here in SW Missouri. Dozens and dozens of them.

Does this mean like we're going to have an early / tough winter? I can't remember.

Just curious.

[BeerBelly]

seems like I heard this on green acres

[Hudson]

I was taught an abundance of ladybugs was a good omen of a mild winter.
That the more Black than Brown on Wooly Bear Caterpillers meant a harsh winter